BLACKMAGIC 7" VIDEO ASSIST 12G


Enhance your production workflow with the Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR 7", a professional-grade monitor and recorder designed for both on-set and post-production precision. Featuring a bright 7-inch HDR touchscreen display, it delivers stunning colour accuracy and sharp detail even in daylight conditions — perfect for monitoring, recording, and reviewing your footage anywhere you shoot.

This all-in-one device supports recording in industry-standard Apple ProRes and Avid DNx formats to dual SD or USB-C disks, ensuring flexibility for every setup. With 12G-SDI and HDMI connections, it accommodates everything from DSLR rigs to high-end digital cinema cameras, while built-in scopes, LUT support, and professional audio inputs make it an indispensable tool for any production environment.

  • Key Features

    • 7" 1920 × 1200 HDR touchscreen display
    • Bright 2500 nit screen for outdoor visibility
    • Dual media slots for continuous recording
    • Records to SD cards or external USB-C drives
    • 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 inputs/outputs
    • Supports Apple ProRes, DNx, and Blackmagic RAW
    • Built-in waveform, vectorscope, parade, and histogram
    • Custom 3D LUT support for accurate colour monitoring
    • Professional mini-XLR audio inputs with phantom power
    • Dual Sony L-series battery slots for extended run time

  • Technical Specifications

    Display & Monitoring

    • 7″ LCD touchscreen, 1920 × 1200 resolution.
    • Brightness: ~ 2500 nits.
    • Colour gamut: Wide gamut panel (supports Rec. 709, Rec. 2020 / DCI-P3).
    • HDR scopes built-in: waveform, RGB parade, vectorscope, histogram.

    Video Inputs / Outputs

    • SDI: 1 × 12G-SDI input, 1 × SDI output (loop-through). Supports SD, HD, Ultra HD up to 2160p60.
    • HDMI: 1 × HDMI 2.0a input, 1 × HDMI output.
    • USB-C: 1 × USB-C (3.1 Gen 1) port, for external drive recording, firmware update, etc.

    Audio / Other Inputs

    • Analog audio: 2 × balanced mini-XLR inputs with 48 V phantom power.
    • Headphone output: 1 × 3.5 mm jack.
    • Remote control / external control: LANC (2.5 mm) for record start/stop, SDI start/stop/timecode.

    Recording Media / Codecs

    • Dual SD card slots (UHS-II) for SDXC/SDHC UHS-I/II cards. Dual slots allow “continuous recording” when one becomes full.
    • External media recording: via USB-C external flash disk/hard drive.
    • Codecs supported: Apple ProRes (422 HQ, 422, LT, Proxy), Avid DNxHD/DNxHR (various flavours).
    • Blackmagic RAW support (from compatible cameras) when used in this model.

    Power / Batteries

    • Power: External 12 V DC power supply (universal).
    • Battery: Compatible with Sony L-Series type batteries (dual battery slots) for portable use.

    Operational / Physical

    • Environmental: Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F).
    • Storage temperature: –20 °C to 45 °C (–4 °F to 113 °F).
    • Relative humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing.

    Format & Standards Support

    • Video formats: SD, HD, Ultra HD, DCI 4K up to 2160p 60.
    • SDI rates supported: 270 Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G.

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